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EU leaders agree to Brexit deadline extension
Leaders of the 27 EU countries have agreed to requests from UK Prime Minister Theresa May to extend the existing 29 March deadline for the UK to leave the EU.Australia finance job vacancies, salaries on the rise
Employers have higher expectations for workers to add value and transform the finance function.Q&A on Brexit, forex risk — and how to manage it
Expert observers outline risks and strategies for finance professionals to consider in foreign exchange.Brexit Q&A: Preparing for currency fluctuations
European finance departments may consider tactics to deal with volatility.Excel range names: What you need to know
The Name Manager can make spreadsheets easier to follow, but Excel modellers must know how — and, more importantly, when — to properly use the tool.Enabling finance as a business partner
The growing sophistication of IT systems has freed finance resources to be redeployed away from traditional accounting to a broader management support contribution.How to work for a boss you don’t respect
These suggestions could help you gain perspective and cope with the situation.Association urges rethinking on UK digital services tax
With OECD efforts underway to address the challenges of taxing digital services in a global economy, the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants urges the UK to reconsider the proposed tax.How to successfully use integrated business planning
Gain insights into the successful deployment of an agile business planning process that targets sustainable growth in a rapidly changing environment.The view from the President: The profession-academia bond
CIMA President Steven Swientozielskyj, FCMA, CGMA, describes how the Institute is committed to advancing the science of management accounting.Finance leaders feel good but ready for a downturn
Finance executives in the US continue to feel good about growth in their respective industries, despite creeping concerns that the good times could be coming to an end in the near future.Surviving a layoff
Here are four tips from experts on how to prevent your layoff from doing professional damage and using it as a chance to discover new opportunities.Asian businesses roll out Plan B for Brexit
Without a clear picture on how Britain will leave the EU, some companies are launching contingency plans while others wait and see.How to plan for sustainable growth
An integrated approach can help organisations plan for sustainable business growth. Find out how to do it step-by-step and what the challenges are.Audit quality report, new environmental guidelines, and more
Here’s a roundup of recent developments in corporate reporting.Adding self-care to your workday
People with overwhelming schedules can often benefit the most from implementing a routine that prevents burnout.How to manage workplace conflict
It is inevitable that disputes will arise in any workplace. These six tips can help you handle disagreements early and effectively.Do your employees trust and respect you?
How can you create an environment of trust, respect, and security, to maximise worker engagement? Here are four tips.To improve your business writing … rewrite it
You can learn to be a better writer by seeing how others do it.
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